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CHildren (LATCH) system if available or with a vehicle belt. Follow all instructions on this child seat and in the written instructions. Register your child seat with the manufacturer, Britax Child Safety, Inc. by visiting www.BritaxUSA.com/registration, OR complete and return the registration card that was shipped with this child seat.
Child seats could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this child seat to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, and the child seat’s model number and manufacturing date to Britax Child Safety, Inc., 13501 South Ridge Drive, Charlotte, NC 28273, or call 1-888-4BRITAX, or register online at www.BritaxUSA.com/...
Safety Information According to the American Academy of Pediatrics: All infants should ride rear-facing until they have reached at least 1 year of age and weigh at least 20 pounds. That means that if your infant reaches 20 pounds before her first birthday, she should remain rear-facing at least until she turns 1 year old.
Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Safety Belts NOTE: The information in this section only applies to installation with vehicle safety belts. IMPORTANT: Vehicle seats and safety belts differ from vehicle to vehicle. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about vehicle safety belts and their use with child seats.
Installation for Children 22 – 40 lbs. LATCH – Long Route Figure A illustrates a typical Long Route LATCH installation. The restraint is shipped with the LATCH strap and connectors in the long route configuration. If choosing to use LATCH verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors.
The vehicle belt must be routed over the harness straps on the rear of the child seat. Installation for Children 22 – 40 lbs. Britax recommends that the Versa- from the pouch, loosen and place it up and over ®...
The vehicle belt must be routed over the harness straps on the rear of the child seat. Installation for Children 22 – 40 lbs. Britax recommends that the Versa- under the child seat cover, and place ®...
Installation for Children 22 – 40 lbs. Route the vehicle belt under the child seat cover, around to the outside of the seat shell near the vehicle buckle (Fig. C). The vehicle belt must be routed on the outside of the recline bar.
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Installation for Children 40 – 80 lbs. Route child’s left LATCH connector through the child’s left belt slot to the rear of the child seat. Route the child’s right LATCH connector under the child seat cover, between the comfort foam and the child seat shell, then through the child’s right belt slot to the rear of the child seat (Fig.
Installation for Children 40 – 80 lbs. Lap-Shoulder Belt – Short Route Figure A illustrates a typical Short Route lap- shoulder belt installation. WARNING! The Versa-Tether must be used at all times in this mode of installation. Check your vehicle owner’s manual for designated tether anchor locations.
Installation for Children 40 – 80 lbs. Lap Belt – Short Route Figure A illustrates a typical Short Route lap belt installation. WARNING! Although Britax recommends that the Versa-Tether be used at all times, ® the Versa-Tether must be used 50 – 80 lbs. in this mode of installation.
(22.7 Kg). Always use the Versa-Tether when installed in the lap-shoulder short- route mode of installation. Britax recommends that the tether be used at all times. Using the ® tether will improve the stability of your child seat and reduce the risk of injury.
Using the Recline Bar The recline bar must be installed before using this restraint. Insert the recline bar into the holes in lower rear of child seat prior to installation in vehicle (Fig. A). Use a rubber mallet to tap the recline bar ends into holes (Fig.
Securing Your Child Once the child seat has been installed in the vehicle, follow these instructions to secure your child in the child seat. IMPORTANT: Before securing your child in the child seat, always check the adjuster area for debris (e.g., food, coins, toys, etc.).
Harness Height Adjustment Loosen the harness by lifting the harness release lever while pulling the shoulder straps forward as far as possible (Fig. A). From the rear of the child seat, unhook the shoulder harness straps from the yoke (Fig. B). Pull the harness straps through the shell, foam and cover to the front of the child seat.
Care and Maintenance Cover Removal WARNING! Do not take apart the harness. Never remove the buckle tongues from the harness. They cannot be reattached after removal. If reassembled incorrectly, the child seat may not perform as intended. Loosen the harness by lifting the harness adjuster lever while pulling the shoulder straps forward as far as possible.
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Care and Maintenance Buckle Removal Locate the metal buckle strap retainer on the bottom of the child seat. Pull retainer away from child seat to loosen. Turn the retainer so that the short side will go through the slot in the child seat shell (Fig. A). Push the retainer through slots in the shell and cover, to the front of the child seat.
The use of non-Britax Child Safety, Inc. covers, inserts, toys, accessories, or tightening devices is not approved by Britax. Their use could cause this child seat to fail Federal Safety Standards or not perform as intended in a crash. Their use automatically voids the Britax warranty.
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